SAINT ROCH CHURCH

About

The Church of St. Roch in Lajo was built at the beginning of the 18th century at the request of the inhabitants. Its exterior architecture is distinguished by its imposing spire bell tower attached to the south façade. A special feature of its interior is the fresco painted on the cul-de-four of the choir representing Christ at the table with the Emmaus pilgrims. Traduction automatique par DeepL via DATAtourisme

In 1721, the inhabitants of Lajo petitioned the bishop of Mende for the construction of a church. Eleven years later, the church of St. Roch came out of the ground, built with the stones of the dilapidated Hospitalet chapel. It underwent transformations during the 19th century. In 1887, the vault was rebuilt and a chapel was built to the north of the second bay.
Built in granite, the church has a typical neo-Romanesque architecture. Its imposing square bell-tower-arrow is attached to the south facade of the building

Inside, the church has a single nave with a barrel vault consisting of two bays. The stained glass windows in the choir and the chapels are contemporary. The capitals on which the double arches rest are decorated with plant and figurative motifs. The particularity lies in the fresco, painted on the cul-de-four, carried out in 1992, representing Christ at the table with the Emmaus pilgrims. Traduction automatique par DeepL via DATAtourisme

Spoken languages : French

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